Countries and their National sports

Countries National sports - Sports are very important for keeping body and mind healthy and fit. Sports give us energy and strength. And they also help in character building.  Sports inherently make us learn how to tackle difficult situations. Sports entail maintenance of sound mental and physical state. Sports are also entertaining both for players and viewers. Sports are very popular all around the world, though the popularity of sports can vary from region to region.

Countries National Sports:

Every country has its own national sport that is considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of a nation. In some countries national sports is not certainly the most popular, but they are sports or pastimes that are important historically or culturally significant to the country. Some national sports are not established by law but they are popularly accepted as national sports and some other national sports are established by law of country. Below we have listed the countries and their national sports that are either officially or generally accepted as national sport.

National sport Established by law of country:

Country - National sport

1. Argentina- Pato
2. Bahamas- Cricket          
3. Bangladesh- Kabaddi   
4. Brazil- Capoeira
5. Canada- Lacrosse (summer), Ice hockey (winter)    
6. Chile- Chilean Rodeo    
7. Colombia- Tejo 
8. Iran-Varzesh-e Bastani, Wrestling, Polo        
9. Mexico- Charreria        
10. Nepal-Volleyball           
11. Philippines- Arnis         
12. Puerto Rico- Paso Fino
13. Sri Lanka- Volleyball    
14. Uruguay- Destrezas Criollas

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National sport not Established by law of country:

15. Afghanistan- Buzkashi
16. Anguilla- Yacht racing
17. Antigua and Barbuda- Cricket
18. Barbados- Cricket
19. Bermuda- Cricket
20. Bhutan- Archery
21. Cuba- Baseball
22. Denmark- Association football, Handball
23. Dominican Republic- Baseball
24. England- Association football
25. Estonia- Basketball
26. Finland- Pesapallo
27. Georgia- Rugby union
28. Grenada- Cricket
29. Guyana- Cricket or Water polo
30. Iceland- Handball
31. India- Field hockey
32. Indonesia -Pencak Silat
33. Israel- Association football
34. Ireland- Gaelic games
35. Jamaica- Cricket
36. Japan- Sumo

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37. South Korea- Taekwondo
38. Latvia- Basketball (summer), Ice hockey (winter)
39. Lithuania- Basketball
40. Madagascar- Rugby union
41. Malaysia- Sepak takraw
42. Mauritius- Association football
43. Mongolia- Archery, Mongolian wrestling, Horse racing
44. New Zealand- Rugby union
45. Norway- Cross-country skiing (winter)
46. Pakistan- Field hockey
47. Papua New Guinea- Rugby league
48. Peru- Paleta Fronton
49. Romania- Oina
50. Russia    Bandy
51. Scotland-Golf
52. Sikkim- Paragliding
53. Slovenia- Alpine skiing
54. Tajikistan- Gushtigiri
55. Turkey- Oil wrestling & Cirit
56. Turks and Caicos Islands- Cricket
57. United States- Baseball
58. Venezuela- Baseball
59. Wales- Rugby union